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Local pupils promote recycling at UEL Crossrail workshop

Monday 17 March 2008

Connections were made when local secondary and primary school pupils joined forces for a special rail-based workshop at the University of East London’s (UEL) Docklands campus on Wednesday 12 March.

Pupils from Hackney Free and Parochial Secondary and Millfield Primary School in Clapton took part in the project, which was organised by Crossrail to help promote recycling at train stations.

In total, twenty pupils worked in mixed teams to design purpose-built bins and other environmental solutions for Crossrail stations. UEL student ambassadors assisted the pupils as they developed and presented their plans.  

Surjit Vohra, Environmental Co-ordinator at Hackney Free, said: "It's been a very enjoyable day. The children have been really engaged in the project, they've learnt a great deal, and were extremely well supported by the UEL staff."

Jesse Tristram (10), of Homerton, and Sasha Pellegrini (10), of London Fields, were among the Millfield pupils taking part in the eco-project.

Jesse said: “It’s been a fun day; I’ve really enjoyed being able to design things and work on the laptops. I think it’s very important to recycle because we need to stop dumping all of our rubbish in landfill.”

Sasha added: “I’ve enjoyed meeting up with pupils from another school and getting the chance to express our ideas and try to get them actually installed at big Crossrail stations like Stratford.”

UEL hosts a range of summer schools, master-classes, exhibitions and events with local schools and community groups throughout the year. For details, call 020 8223 2598.

For details and pictures contact Daniel Cherry: 020 8223 2194

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